An nice lost session by modernist George Russell – recorded in New York in 1960, with
one of his more obscure groups of the time. The set was originally recorded for the Decca label, as
one of Russell's few LPs for the imprint – and like the
others, it's got a fresh, unacademic tone that marks it as different from his other sides at the time. Russell's still got his head in the
clouds theory-wise, but he also really manages a good swing on the record, weaving complex grooves alongside the trumpet of Al Kiger, the trombone of David Baker, and the tenor of David Young. Titles include "Swingdom Come", "Beast Blues", "121 Bank Street", and "Moment's Notice".
(Out of print Verve Elite pressing in a nice fold out cover.)